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news 4's derek ward reports from prince georges county. >> reporter: it was a happy time for jasmine moss, a new job and a baby on the way. >> she was excited about buying items for the baby. she wanted a goirm will recently had a sonogram, she was excited about that. >> on friday, things took an ominous turn, jasmine hadn't shown up for work. the employer was calling her family. >> i began nervous, i was checking with her friends to see if anyone has talked with her. she put tweets on twitter all the time. and she hadn't been on twitter all mourning. >> little did her family members know the request for information would come to a sad and tragic end on this street in district heights. just before 7:00 p.m. friday night, police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 4100 block of mason street. >> it was determined she was deceased at that time, and also discovered that she suffered from stab wounds to the upper body 7. >> reporter: she was found just blocks away from the home of her boyfriend, the father of jasmine's unborn daughter. two lives ended violently, one witho
news 4's derek ward reports from prince georges county. >> reporter: it was a happy time for jasmine moss, a new job and a baby on the way. >> she was excited about buying items for the baby. she wanted a goirm will recently had a sonogram, she was excited about that. >> on friday, things took an ominous turn, jasmine hadn't shown up for work. the employer was calling her family. >> i began nervous, i was checking with her friends to see if anyone has talked with her....
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news4's derek ward live now from the scene with more. derek? >> reporter: yes, another look at this picture, jayvon brown missing since about 1:00 yesterday from here in the 1300 block of columbia road northwest. i want to show you the scene earlier this morning when police began their search. they brought out a dog, and family members have been on their own searching ever since this young man went missing. we did indeed speak to his grandmother. >> i just want my grandson to come home. i want my grandson to come home. he's a sweet, little innocent little boy. >> reporter: he's 3'4" tall, weighs between 45 and 50 pounds. he has brown eyes, black hair, a medium complexion with a slim build. he was last seen wearing a green t-shirt with a white t-shirt underneath. blue jeans, red and black shoes. his family says it's not like him to go off of the block where he lives. they desperately want to find him, as do police. again, this is his picture. anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to call police. live in columbia heights, back to you. >> all
news4's derek ward live now from the scene with more. derek? >> reporter: yes, another look at this picture, jayvon brown missing since about 1:00 yesterday from here in the 1300 block of columbia road northwest. i want to show you the scene earlier this morning when police began their search. they brought out a dog, and family members have been on their own searching ever since this young man went missing. we did indeed speak to his grandmother. >> i just want my grandson to come...
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derek ward has more. >> it was clear even at night that the bladensburg neighborhood were hard hit. the red spot marks buildings where the roofs were torn off and devastation and there are the stories of those who were caught up at the height of the high winds. >> as i was trying to come out of the building i couldn't open the door. the wind was coming so strong and i still had my windows open. >> she says it was a neighbor that finally helped her open the door from the outside despite his own problems. >> he tried to open the door and the roof fell on him and he had a concussion. >> high winds came in quickly, downing trees and power lines all along newton street. >> i was ready for it to come and then i seen the roof over there. >> reporter: crews brought out heavy equipment and they cleared newton street early on, but the rest of the cleanup could tack a while longer. so what could have possibly caused all of this damage? >> the reports we're getting from the national weather service which is some type of microburst that came through here yesterday evening. >> as many as 600 peop
derek ward has more. >> it was clear even at night that the bladensburg neighborhood were hard hit. the red spot marks buildings where the roofs were torn off and devastation and there are the stories of those who were caught up at the height of the high winds. >> as i was trying to come out of the building i couldn't open the door. the wind was coming so strong and i still had my windows open. >> she says it was a neighbor that finally helped her open the door from the...
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news4's derek ward is at police headquarters in palmer park with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. there were no reported murders or shootings overnight, which is a good thing, particularly a good thing when you consider the way the weekend began. now this deadly spate of shootings started friday evening. three people shot in an apartment complex in adelphi. police responded to the report of gunfire. when they got there, they found three men suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. saturday, another shooting. this time it was indeed fatal. it happened in the lewis dale section near chillum in the 2000 block of woodbury street. police responded to another report of shots fired. they found 19-year-old lester flores quintonilla dead in the street. no motive or suspect. saturday evening, two women were shot in an apartment on terrace drive. one of the women was wounded in the leg, and the other died. sunday at 8:20 a.m., two more men were shot. one died, one suffered life threatening injuries. coming up, an update on the investigation into
news4's derek ward is at police headquarters in palmer park with more. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. there were no reported murders or shootings overnight, which is a good thing, particularly a good thing when you consider the way the weekend began. now this deadly spate of shootings started friday evening. three people shot in an apartment complex in adelphi. police responded to the report of gunfire. when they got there, they found three men suffering from...
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derek ward has more on the winning ticket sold at a 7-eleven in baltimore county. >> reporter: who with purchased the winning mega millions ticket here? it's not darian tucker. >> this money was going to really change my life, man. >> if you ask him, his loss was baltimore's loss. >> i was going to really give back to the community and do something good for the city and county of baltimore. >> he can do that just not to the extent that $105 million would allow. >> i hope they don't go through it and blow the money. but to help those who are in need. >> reporter: there's the moral and civic advice. maryland state lottery director says the winner should also get sound fiscal advisers. >> most people are not equipped and prepared to walk in the next day and get that much money. we really recommend that they take some precautions and talk to some professionals. >> a lot of times had when a store sells a winning ticket it becomes a popular place to buy tickets after that. right now, folks at this 7-eleven have a more pressing question to answer. what they do with their $100,000. that's what
derek ward has more on the winning ticket sold at a 7-eleven in baltimore county. >> reporter: who with purchased the winning mega millions ticket here? it's not darian tucker. >> this money was going to really change my life, man. >> if you ask him, his loss was baltimore's loss. >> i was going to really give back to the community and do something good for the city and county of baltimore. >> he can do that just not to the extent that $105 million would allow....
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derek ward has a look at some of the other ways the area paid tribute to our veterans today. >> reporter: wheelchairs lined up with military precision awaiting this morning muster, a solemn wreath laying ceremony at the wreath laying ceremony on a day we pause to give them thanks. >> i really appreciate them doing this for us. >> on behalf of the boy scouts of america, i present this flag. >> reporter: older veterans would like be proud of this scouts biking to all the veterans memorial sites offer their gifts of gratitude. of course, one of the stops was here at the african-american civil war veterans memorial where there is an observance today with historical overtones but brings it back around to the present. >> history is always with us every day because many, many people out there i'm sure as i do have personal family members. >> in graiters burg an observance with a hometown feel. >> they came home to our country and they made our country a better place. which is why we owe them our greatest thanks. >> reporter: more than a few chose to forgo the pageantry and pomp to remember thos
derek ward has a look at some of the other ways the area paid tribute to our veterans today. >> reporter: wheelchairs lined up with military precision awaiting this morning muster, a solemn wreath laying ceremony at the wreath laying ceremony on a day we pause to give them thanks. >> i really appreciate them doing this for us. >> on behalf of the boy scouts of america, i present this flag. >> reporter: older veterans would like be proud of this scouts biking to all the...
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in silver spring, derek ward, news4. >>> new developments on the cleanup from hurricane sandy. in addition to demolishing some homes, why gas lines may continue for many in new york city. >>> also, hundreds attend a vigil for four veterans killed in a tragic train accident in texas. hey, look! a shooting star! make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test drive! but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a jetta. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. >>> hundreds of homes in the new york city area damaged by hurricane sandy will be demolished soon, and debris from hundreds more already destroyed by the storm will be cleared away. mayor michael bloomberg announced today that gas rationing will continue through thanksgiving until this friday. meanwhile, medical teams are going
in silver spring, derek ward, news4. >>> new developments on the cleanup from hurricane sandy. in addition to demolishing some homes, why gas lines may continue for many in new york city. >>> also, hundreds attend a vigil for four veterans killed in a tragic train accident in texas. hey, look! a shooting star! make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test...
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that's where we find news4's derek ward. he joins us live with the latest details. >> reporter: good morning. one man is dead and one in police custody after an incident here on barracks row at about 2:30 this morning. it was 2:30 when police got a call about a disturbance in the district. when police arrived, they found one man stabbed. he was later pronounced dead. police took one person into custody. we have no information about the identities of either. only to say they are both adult males. most of the bars were shutting down. there were lots of people out here and always a vigilant presence across the street to the marine barracks. less than two blocks away, engine company eight is there. help was here in a relatively short period of time. that was not enough time to save that victim. no information being released about the identities of those involved. we'll have more for you as it becomes available. derek ward, news4. >> thanks so much for that. >>> northern virginia commuters are going to have -- possibly see fare i
that's where we find news4's derek ward. he joins us live with the latest details. >> reporter: good morning. one man is dead and one in police custody after an incident here on barracks row at about 2:30 this morning. it was 2:30 when police got a call about a disturbance in the district. when police arrived, they found one man stabbed. he was later pronounced dead. police took one person into custody. we have no information about the identities of either. only to say they are both adult...
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news 4's derek ward is live with more on the mayor's day. derek? >> reporter: it was indeed a busy day for the mayor with a full schedule of public appearances that began in just about an hour and he still has to execute the duties of the office despite this controversy that spells how he got there in the first place. >> there was an effort to keep this in business as usual mode. >> i kept to my schedule and i'll continue to keep to my schedule and i'll continue to do that. among the events, a walk wahhing tour along martin luther king avenue, to those who peddle to minors. >> blunts, ceramic tubes and rolling papers, et cetera. >> reporter: while it's a worth topic, the media contingent was larger than what an event like this would usually attract and he fended off questions that his mayoral campaign also operated a so-called shadow campaign. there's an ensuing investigation by the district attorney's office. >> now much of the day to day operations can you monitor? >> you mean the papers? >> about the election. >> let's stay on this issue, okay?
news 4's derek ward is live with more on the mayor's day. derek? >> reporter: it was indeed a busy day for the mayor with a full schedule of public appearances that began in just about an hour and he still has to execute the duties of the office despite this controversy that spells how he got there in the first place. >> there was an effort to keep this in business as usual mode. >> i kept to my schedule and i'll continue to keep to my schedule and i'll continue to do that....
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in northeast, derek ward, news 4. >> thank you, derek. dominion virginia power says it is working 'round-the-clock to try to restore power. we visited regional operation center in herndon today. as we learned it it not just about putting power lines back up. >> catastrophic damage interprets for us into rebuilding our infrastructure. so there are places where we have to rebuild our entire area before we can get the lights back on to customers. >> dominion is calling uncrews from other states to help with power restoration. >>> fairfax county residents still need to boil their drinking and cooking walter to night to avoid getting sick. falls church water utility says boil water advisory in effect for customers in tysons corner, vienna, and dunn loring, it led to a drop in water pressure that may have let bacteria into some of the pipes. the advisory will be lifted tomorrow night when the water supply will be tested. water restrictions lifted for montgomery and prince george's county. the washington sanitary commission says anyone who saw c
in northeast, derek ward, news 4. >> thank you, derek. dominion virginia power says it is working 'round-the-clock to try to restore power. we visited regional operation center in herndon today. as we learned it it not just about putting power lines back up. >> catastrophic damage interprets for us into rebuilding our infrastructure. so there are places where we have to rebuild our entire area before we can get the lights back on to customers. >> dominion is calling uncrews...
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live downtown, derek ward, news4. >> thank you so much. enjoy the parade. see you soon. >>> today the public will get a chance to see the inside of the renovated howard theater. comedian wanda sykes will perform this evening along with hip hop artist who used to go by mos def. the howard theater opened as one of the oldest performing arts halls for african-american culture. it closed after the 1968 riots. the theater got $29 million in renovations before this reopening. i love wanda sykes. going to be a great show. >> she's phenomenal. >>> time now is 9:10. the mystery is solved. the source of a salmonella outbreak with over a hundred people sick. >>> also ahead, another twist in the trayvon martin murder. why a new judge may now preside over george zimmerman's trial. >>> and the medical breakthrough that could save thousands of people living with aids and [ male announcer ] are you paying more and more for cable and enjoying it less and less? stop paying for second best. upgrade to verizon fios and get tv, internet and phone for just $89.99 a month guarant
live downtown, derek ward, news4. >> thank you so much. enjoy the parade. see you soon. >>> today the public will get a chance to see the inside of the renovated howard theater. comedian wanda sykes will perform this evening along with hip hop artist who used to go by mos def. the howard theater opened as one of the oldest performing arts halls for african-american culture. it closed after the 1968 riots. the theater got $29 million in renovations before this reopening. i love...
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it will take five, six years. >> derek ward, news 4. >>> there they go. thousand of people spending the morning racing arlington and the district in the 28th annual army 10-mimer. t -- 10-mimer. took run ears croners across th and the mall. the winner completed in 47 minutes for a 10 miler pretty good. >> entirely too fast for people to be running. >> we don't like them? >> not one that can run that fast. we don't. >> we look yoike you and like t weather. >> nicer than this. ready to move backwards about another five. get ready for the early to mid parts of september-like weather to come back here for the last full week of october. outside on a beautiful late sunday night. turning into a monday morning now. what a nice day it was to be outside today. so many people along the georgetown waterfront. potomac. what a beautiful day to be outside. yes, apparently it is warm enough for kids, strong of character, and nature no doubt to get out there and brave the chilly waters. i did hear one of the girls say, "ooh it's cold in the water. q " nice. best buddies f
it will take five, six years. >> derek ward, news 4. >>> there they go. thousand of people spending the morning racing arlington and the district in the 28th annual army 10-mimer. t -- 10-mimer. took run ears croners across th and the mall. the winner completed in 47 minutes for a 10 miler pretty good. >> entirely too fast for people to be running. >> we don't like them? >> not one that can run that fast. we don't. >> we look yoike you and like t weather....
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live at dupont circle, derek ward, news 4. >> a lot of good information there, derek, thanks. >>> there is good news -- this is what i was talking about earlier -- happy to diver this to drivers. two new ramps open up connecting the dulles access road to the beltway's inner and outer loops. drivers on the access road used to have to cross several lichbs traffic to exit on to the beltway. this caused major traffic headaches. the ramps were part of the lanes project. >>> today a longtime d.c. grocery store will close its doors. the safeway in petworth will close today as it prepares for a major makeover. the new store will be three times bigger and be part of a mixed use development along georgia avenue with apartment buildings. safeway there keep their pharmacy open in a temporary location near the construction site. the store opened in 1963 and is expected to reopen some time in 2014. >>> stephen strasburg has one more start before he's shut down for the season. he hopes it will go better than his last start in front of the d.c. faithful. he struggled last night in front of the marlins.
live at dupont circle, derek ward, news 4. >> a lot of good information there, derek, thanks. >>> there is good news -- this is what i was talking about earlier -- happy to diver this to drivers. two new ramps open up connecting the dulles access road to the beltway's inner and outer loops. drivers on the access road used to have to cross several lichbs traffic to exit on to the beltway. this caused major traffic headaches. the ramps were part of the lanes project. >>>...
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derek ward reports. >> reporter: a story too often repeated. young people in school and suddenly they're victims. all too often at the hands of a peer and all too often families are left to grieve, lives ended too soon. while they were only doing what they should be, going to school. >> we just had a shooting at our school. >> a safe haven. you know, you would never get a phone call like i did, you know, saying that something happened at school. your son's been shot. that's a phone call that no parent want. >> reporter: 16-year-old demetrius hewlin was among the three students who died last week at chardon high school in ohio. 17-year-old t.j. lane is charged with murder and assault. investigators believe the shootings were random. demetrius and other students were seated at a table in the school cafeteria. >> he was, you know, with his -- his buddies and, you know, sitting down, talking. having just a leisure conversation. and next thing you know -- >> reporter: while divorce had separated father and son, the distance was just geographical. th
derek ward reports. >> reporter: a story too often repeated. young people in school and suddenly they're victims. all too often at the hands of a peer and all too often families are left to grieve, lives ended too soon. while they were only doing what they should be, going to school. >> we just had a shooting at our school. >> a safe haven. you know, you would never get a phone call like i did, you know, saying that something happened at school. your son's been shot. that's a...
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derek ward is out there giving us report later on in the show. today will be the better viewing day for the blue angels and anything going on up in the sky. tomorrow will have a little extra cloud cover. no rain to us just yet. this storm off the carolina coastline, that's going to be part of our rain chances as we get into the early and middle parts of this upcoming week. for now just a little bit of high, thin cloudiness outside. not going to bother anybody. super weather for your saturday. if you're going outside today, no complaints at all. overnight generally a fair sky. tomorrow that east wind starts to set up shop around here. and an east wind oftentimes leads to cloud cover and rain chances here. air mass is in place. fairly dry. on into the early morning hours of monday, sprinkle chances start to return. kind of a showery stretch returning. today enjoy the sunshine. highs in the upper 70s to near 80 today. then tomorrow more of the same great weather for the most part. clouds will be increasing tomorrow afternoon. can't completely rule o
derek ward is out there giving us report later on in the show. today will be the better viewing day for the blue angels and anything going on up in the sky. tomorrow will have a little extra cloud cover. no rain to us just yet. this storm off the carolina coastline, that's going to be part of our rain chances as we get into the early and middle parts of this upcoming week. for now just a little bit of high, thin cloudiness outside. not going to bother anybody. super weather for your saturday....
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. >> and the first wave of racers are crossing the finish line, derek ward is there live. good morning. >> we're at a point right here where you can see the clean up going on at the start line, and off in the distance, you see the first wave of runners as they near the finish line. i want to show you a shot from our city cam. and it is a ten mile course with 30,000 runners. this is the third largest ten mile course in the world. there are some wounded warrior participants. we have seen them in the hand cycles and the wheelchairs that made it across. they were the first wave to lead i want to show you the map this race took. they started here near the pentagon, crossed the memorial bridge. they took a circuit by the lincoln memorial. an iconic ruth, up to the west end of the capital, and back down to the title basin, and now across the 14th street bridge to make their way back here to the south end of the pentagon where the race is ending. and of course some of the street closures are still going on there because the last of those runners are making their way across the las
. >> and the first wave of racers are crossing the finish line, derek ward is there live. good morning. >> we're at a point right here where you can see the clean up going on at the start line, and off in the distance, you see the first wave of runners as they near the finish line. i want to show you a shot from our city cam. and it is a ten mile course with 30,000 runners. this is the third largest ten mile course in the world. there are some wounded warrior participants. we have...
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news 4's derek ward is live in frederick with more. good morning, derek. looks like you have quite the coating out there so far. >> reporter: well, indeed, we do. this has been here for a while. this actually fell on about wednesday. i don't know if the camera can pick it up now, but there is some precipitation falling now. it seems to be sleet. when we got here, there was a bit of sleet falling. it's cold enough here where it's sort of staying on the ground. it's hitting the ground and bouncing, but you can't make it out because of all the old snow. i can tell you that the roads have been treated all along 270 between the district and frederick. there is no problem getting around. you will see snowplows out, not actually plowing, but spreading salt and chemicals on the road to keep them passable. as you heard from veronica, the atmosphere is pretty dry, so what may appear on radar, may not be hitting the ground. again, we are seeing some here but nothing new and significant at this point. of course, as we hear, that could all change later. it will mix in
news 4's derek ward is live in frederick with more. good morning, derek. looks like you have quite the coating out there so far. >> reporter: well, indeed, we do. this has been here for a while. this actually fell on about wednesday. i don't know if the camera can pick it up now, but there is some precipitation falling now. it seems to be sleet. when we got here, there was a bit of sleet falling. it's cold enough here where it's sort of staying on the ground. it's hitting the ground and...
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. >> derek ward has more with what happened in court today. derek. >> reporter: well, despite this morning's proceedings and those findings, the charges against michael davis still stand, and he remains in custody. there are more legal proceedings and more mental evaluations in his immediate future. this morning, a superior court judge agreed with a clinical psychologist that 19-year-old michael davis did not at this point have enough of a grasp of the court proceedings to stand trial. he's charged with one count of murder in the death of tourist gary dederichs and faces assault charges in connection with two other assaults in the petworth section in april. the grandmother of one of those victims this is the first time she had actually seen the man who attacked her granddaughter. >> it feels different to be in a room with him. i just wanted to look at him to see if he had any type of remorse in his heart about what he's doing to people and what he did to these people. that's why i just -- i looked at him when he first walked in the room. i sta
. >> derek ward has more with what happened in court today. derek. >> reporter: well, despite this morning's proceedings and those findings, the charges against michael davis still stand, and he remains in custody. there are more legal proceedings and more mental evaluations in his immediate future. this morning, a superior court judge agreed with a clinical psychologist that 19-year-old michael davis did not at this point have enough of a grasp of the court proceedings to stand...
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we're going to get started with derek ward. what do you see there? >> i can tell you when we came out here, we hit a heavy ban of rain, but by the time we got here to tyson's corner, we had some sunlight. that subsided quickly. we had some rain just a few minutes ago, moderate rain but that let up. you can see people don't even have their umbrellas up. the skies are a bit threatening, especially to the south. a little bit darker. i'm watching the cars that are coming from the southerly direction and just starting to have their windshield wipers on. that says maybe we have something to the south. but if i look to the east of me, i can actually see sunlight. so, i imagine that's the area between some of those cells that you have been showing us on radar. we're sort of on the edge of things and quickly changing set of conditions and as of now, it doesn't look like it's hazardous and, of course, road conditions are wet and always needs to be caution when you're driving on that. what you said, we're in round one of what promises to be a pretty dynamic eve
we're going to get started with derek ward. what do you see there? >> i can tell you when we came out here, we hit a heavy ban of rain, but by the time we got here to tyson's corner, we had some sunlight. that subsided quickly. we had some rain just a few minutes ago, moderate rain but that let up. you can see people don't even have their umbrellas up. the skies are a bit threatening, especially to the south. a little bit darker. i'm watching the cars that are coming from the southerly...
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derek ward spoke with the man who is now living in fear. >> reporter: the incident caught on cell phone video shows 27-year-old diante williams struck three times as he's led away in handcuffs following an incident at the laurel station bar and grill. >> put the hand cuffs on me. as we were walking toward the car i don't know exactly what was said to the officer, what he said to me or anything. all i know is i was just getting hit. it was excruciating pain going through my head. >> they have now filed a $3 million lawsuit. >> there is no reason in the world when a person is in handcuffs to hit them repeatedly. it's on tape. we have no confidence in the city to find their officer, you know, violated my client's rights so we filed a lawsuit in court. >> reporter: the suit alleges civil rights violations. the officer called jay chavaria. a representative of the police department says the command structure was quickly made aware of the incident sunday. >> the shift supervisor alerted the laurel police chief and an internal investigation was op opened immediately. >> emotionally it's distres
derek ward spoke with the man who is now living in fear. >> reporter: the incident caught on cell phone video shows 27-year-old diante williams struck three times as he's led away in handcuffs following an incident at the laurel station bar and grill. >> put the hand cuffs on me. as we were walking toward the car i don't know exactly what was said to the officer, what he said to me or anything. all i know is i was just getting hit. it was excruciating pain going through my head....
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derek ward has more on that. >> reporter: a bright, peaceful saturday morning on the grounds of u.s. capitol, very different from what might have been if accused suicide bomber amine el khalisi carried out his plan of martyr come. authorities say that he said prayers at this mosque before walking to the hill. he told the imam that he's not a regular member and there was nobody to be worried about there. there was a group of muslim leaders who regularly meet with the fbi, meanwhile on capitol hill cls shock over the attempted attack and relieved. >> authorities say others arrests of some of his associates are pending. >> chuck bell here now, we had a lot of sunshine today, it felt nice. a beautiful day outside today. it's all going away. >> yeah, it's going away, but it won't be gone for long. in our winter without winter, today we flirted with 60 degrees in nearly every neighborhood around the washington area and tomorrow there's still snow in the forecast, not a lot, keep that in mind, but there's at least a chance for some snow coming our way at least 24 hours from now. what a gorg
derek ward has more on that. >> reporter: a bright, peaceful saturday morning on the grounds of u.s. capitol, very different from what might have been if accused suicide bomber amine el khalisi carried out his plan of martyr come. authorities say that he said prayers at this mosque before walking to the hill. he told the imam that he's not a regular member and there was nobody to be worried about there. there was a group of muslim leaders who regularly meet with the fbi, meanwhile on...
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derek ward, news 4. >>> d.c. police say a teenager is responsible for violent attacks on two women in ten days. police arrested 19-year-old demarco myles, charged with sexually assaulting a woman in her howard university dorm room friday afternoon, and he is facing charges for stabbing and trying to sexually assault a woman at the rhode island row apartment complex last week. that woman, still in the hospital with serious injuries. >>> now to decision 2012. just two days to go. less than 48 hours until polls open across the country. time running out for president owe became kr and mitt romney, kicking their campaigns into high gear. nbc's brian mooar has the story. >> hello, bristol. >> former president bill clinton may have been losing his voice. >> he has done a good job with a bad hand. >> reporter: in virginia, he spoke up for president obama, trying to soften up a critical swing state. >> we made real progress, virginia. >> reporter: governor mitt romney trying to hold down iowa, a battleground state where h
derek ward, news 4. >>> d.c. police say a teenager is responsible for violent attacks on two women in ten days. police arrested 19-year-old demarco myles, charged with sexually assaulting a woman in her howard university dorm room friday afternoon, and he is facing charges for stabbing and trying to sexually assault a woman at the rhode island row apartment complex last week. that woman, still in the hospital with serious injuries. >>> now to decision 2012. just two days to...
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at the memorial, derek ward, news 4. >> still ahead, a twist in the syracuse sex abuse case. why one accuser says he made the whole thing up. >>> plus the red carpet is ready and the arrivals are starting. we're live -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal. is there a prize in there? oh, there's a prize, all right. is it a robot? no. is it a jet plane? nope. is it a dinosaur?] [ male announcer ] inside every box of heart healthy cheerios are those great tasting little o's made from carefully selected oats that c help lower cholesterol. stickers? uh-uh. a superhero? ♪ kinda. [ male announcer ] and we think that's the best prize of all. ♪ the health and fitness expo. plus how long we'll need to bundle up. >>> joe paterno says he wishes he had done more after an assistant coach told him he saw jerry sandusky abusing a boy at penn state. the former coach told the washington post he was confused about what to do when the allegations came forward in 2002. penn state fired joe paterno for not calling authorities. jerry sandusky is accused of sexually abusing ten boys o
at the memorial, derek ward, news 4. >> still ahead, a twist in the syracuse sex abuse case. why one accuser says he made the whole thing up. >>> plus the red carpet is ready and the arrivals are starting. we're live -dad, why are you getting that? -that's my cereal. is there a prize in there? oh, there's a prize, all right. is it a robot? no. is it a jet plane? nope. is it a dinosaur?] [ male announcer ] inside every box of heart healthy cheerios are those great tasting little...
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news 4's derek ward has been on the roads this morning monitoring the conditions. derek, what have you seen so far? >> reporter: well, so far, not a lot. we did see some flakes at about 5:00 this morning. this is what we've seen a lot of. these trucks with their flashing lights at the ready to treat the roads. some roads have been treated. early this morning, i saw some of that coming in the district and here in montgomery county. so not a lot they can do now, but they're ready if the conditions should change. we're kind of in a hole right now, but as that hole passes, we'll start to see some precipitation. prudence is the order of the day. >> derek, thank you. >>> road crews around d.c. worked for hours to get ahead of the snow. here's a live look at constitution at 23rd street. yesterday, d-dot announced they would have 200 plows and salt trucks ready to go this morning. the plan, pretreating bridges and overpasses that are prone to icy conditions first. and here's a look in alexandria. that's where they plan to use salt from the brand new salt dome that holds mo
news 4's derek ward has been on the roads this morning monitoring the conditions. derek, what have you seen so far? >> reporter: well, so far, not a lot. we did see some flakes at about 5:00 this morning. this is what we've seen a lot of. these trucks with their flashing lights at the ready to treat the roads. some roads have been treated. early this morning, i saw some of that coming in the district and here in montgomery county. so not a lot they can do now, but they're ready if the...
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derek ward reports. >>> barbara mile says his granddaughter's vision is just returning to normal. but there are deeper scars. >> she is doing fine. taking it one day at a time. still scared, she doesn't want to go outside. doesn't want to be by herself no more. >> reporter: today, michael davis, the man charged and would others, including the fatal attack on tourist gary dederichs is ruled incompetent to stand trial for now. based on the deft of a clinical psychologist. some think otherwise. >> he intended to hurt people. i believe he can stand trial. if ki go out and hurt people, ki stand trial. >> in subsequent proceedings, his attorneys sought to poke holes,ing ai ing his attorneys sought to poke holes,ing ai in a his attorneys sought to poke holes,ing ai ing his attorneys sought to poke victims, or witnesses could not e evidence does warrant the case go forward. sighting similarities of attack, they also involve blunt force trauma that helped in close proximity to the petworth home davis shared with his gra grandmoth grandmother, and none were robbed. it would have to be a biz
derek ward reports. >>> barbara mile says his granddaughter's vision is just returning to normal. but there are deeper scars. >> she is doing fine. taking it one day at a time. still scared, she doesn't want to go outside. doesn't want to be by herself no more. >> reporter: today, michael davis, the man charged and would others, including the fatal attack on tourist gary dederichs is ruled incompetent to stand trial for now. based on the deft of a clinical psychologist....
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derek ward, news4. >> that should give comfort to that trooper's family. thank you. >>> he's been web chatting about our weekend weather for the better part of the weekend. you getting an earful? >> we're getting a lot of questions. everybody wants to know how much snow they're going to get. one thing i want you to remember, this form is still two days out. so it's still very tough to pin point exactly how much snow we're going to get. i'm sure we'll have our final call tomorrow. first off, let's take a look at our future weather forecast. two separate forms, one in the northern branch of the jet stream, one in the southern branch. that's the one we need to make its way up the coast. the northern branch jet stream, that area of low pressure hopefully bringing up enough of that area of low pressure in the south that we do get some snow in the washington, d.c. area. it will stay farther south, though, so i'm not anticipating a lot in the way of accumulation. and by monday, this is all just a memory. right now we're only going with a few flakes around the was
derek ward, news4. >> that should give comfort to that trooper's family. thank you. >>> he's been web chatting about our weekend weather for the better part of the weekend. you getting an earful? >> we're getting a lot of questions. everybody wants to know how much snow they're going to get. one thing i want you to remember, this form is still two days out. so it's still very tough to pin point exactly how much snow we're going to get. i'm sure we'll have our final call...
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derek ward, news4. >>> there was a fire in a high school in southeast today, causing expensive damage. it was anacostia senior high school. all after-school activities have been canceled. but this was not an easy blaze to put out and two firefighters were hurt after falling through the roof of the school. they are expected to be okay. >>> more delays in the george huguely murder trial in charlottesville, virginia. he's the former lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, yardley love. today's session ended early because a member of the defense team is still sick. but it didn't end before three witnesses took the stand, including his godmother. julie carey reports. >> reporter: she affectionally calls him georgy. she provided important testimony in his defense today. she narrated a surveillance video that took place at a restaurant that showed cordial activity before her death. the videotape scene recorded a day before yardley love was found dead shows them holding hands. she says love approached her and warmly hugged her daughters. prior testimony revealed just days before
derek ward, news4. >>> there was a fire in a high school in southeast today, causing expensive damage. it was anacostia senior high school. all after-school activities have been canceled. but this was not an easy blaze to put out and two firefighters were hurt after falling through the roof of the school. they are expected to be okay. >>> more delays in the george huguely murder trial in charlottesville, virginia. he's the former lacrosse player accused of killing his...
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derek ward is live at police headquarters with more. derek, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. indeed, a busy weekend for prince george's county police. they remain busy. later today they will update us on the investigations into the shootings. three people were shot and wounded friday night. that's where it started. in an apartment complex in adelphi. this happened in the 6700 block of northwest drive. injuries are described as non-life-threatening. police believe this -- that shooting may stem from a domestic incident. later, half past midnight, another shooting. this one in the lewis dale section of prince george's county. police found a 19-year-old man dead in the street in the 2 h02 block of woodbury drive. two women were shot in suitland. one died, another suffered a leg wound. sunday morning, another double shooting. this time two men shot. it happened in the 2700 block of judith avenue in district heights. one of the victims has died in that shooting, as well. we hope that police will announce that there's been at least an
derek ward is live at police headquarters with more. derek, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. indeed, a busy weekend for prince george's county police. they remain busy. later today they will update us on the investigations into the shootings. three people were shot and wounded friday night. that's where it started. in an apartment complex in adelphi. this happened in the 6700 block of northwest drive. injuries are described as non-life-threatening. police believe this -- that...
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live downtown, derek ward, news4. >> stay cool. >>> a traffic alert for drivers now. starting tomorrow morning, there will be some major overnight construction on the outer loop of the belt weigh, crews shut down 3 of the 4 beltway lanes. that's going to happen every night this week. after midnight driver could see full closure for up to a half hour part of the beltway express lanes project. crews will be paving the roads and installing seasons there. all lanes should be open by 5:00 each morning. >>> also starting tomorrow, getting around the u street corridor might get tricky. a major construction project there will bring changes to the area which could mean walking, parking, and driving detours. news4's danella has more. >> a new look, but that could mean up to a year of construction and lane closures. the work will take place along a stretch that runs about a half mile long. crews will be widening the sidewalks, repaving, and repairing roads and streetlights. as well as upgrading traffic signals. construction work should start around 7:00 each morning and go throu
live downtown, derek ward, news4. >> stay cool. >>> a traffic alert for drivers now. starting tomorrow morning, there will be some major overnight construction on the outer loop of the belt weigh, crews shut down 3 of the 4 beltway lanes. that's going to happen every night this week. after midnight driver could see full closure for up to a half hour part of the beltway express lanes project. crews will be paving the roads and installing seasons there. all lanes should be open by...
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derek ward gives us a taste of those services. >> reporter: some chose to bring in the easter dawn with pageantry at the cathedral. some went to the sunrise service at the lincoln memorial. both offered to favor their places of religious contemplation. one required a blanket or jacket. thousands rose early at the services at washington cathedral, for many spanning a tradition of generations. >> hallelujah, hallelujah. >> reporter: the chilly morning air did not dissuade several thousand more at this tradition with thousands more. >> this is not a politically correct service or celebration. >> reporter: pastor amos dodd has been doing this since he was inspired by a sunlight stroll at the reflecting pool. the faithful have been coming in increasing numbers ever since. it's victoria long's first visit to the sunrise service. >> we're very excited. it's the highlight of our trip. >> i'm here with my family, my nee nieces, my sister and family friends. >> reporter: about 6,000 people came to the sunrise service and the cathedral was filled to its capacity. two different services surrounding
derek ward gives us a taste of those services. >> reporter: some chose to bring in the easter dawn with pageantry at the cathedral. some went to the sunrise service at the lincoln memorial. both offered to favor their places of religious contemplation. one required a blanket or jacket. thousands rose early at the services at washington cathedral, for many spanning a tradition of generations. >> hallelujah, hallelujah. >> reporter: the chilly morning air did not dissuade...
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derek ward has more. hope you're hungry, derek. >> reporter: i am, indeed. i was so anxious to get here i drove myself and i got this great parking spot. no. this isn't really my car. this is better on gas. i want to direct your attention over here. this is really what it's all about today. this is the annual d.c. chili cookoff. there are some clouds of smoke rising from some of those tents. there's a lot to do, a lot to eat and it's for a good cause. this is the single largest rock festival. about 30,000 people are expected to attend. it raises more than a million dollars for the national kidney foundation in the washington area there are about 700,000 people who are effected by kidney disease. 6,000 are on dialysis. this is all to benefit that cause. joining me now is vice president of the national kidney foundation. thanks for joining us. >> looks like we have a great day ahead of us. >> how long have you been doing this. >> this is our 33rd annual chili cook off. i've seen it grow and get bigger every year. >> reporter: this raises money for kidney resea
derek ward has more. hope you're hungry, derek. >> reporter: i am, indeed. i was so anxious to get here i drove myself and i got this great parking spot. no. this isn't really my car. this is better on gas. i want to direct your attention over here. this is really what it's all about today. this is the annual d.c. chili cookoff. there are some clouds of smoke rising from some of those tents. there's a lot to do, a lot to eat and it's for a good cause. this is the single largest rock...
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derek ward live for news4. >> thank you. >>> we have more breaking news now. al qaeda militants shot at three members of the u.s. coast guard in yemen. we're told one person was hit. we do not know that person's condition at this time. the three members of the coast guard were in a car near their hotel when a car full of militants drove by and shot at them. we will continue to follow this story throughout the morning and bring you any new developments. aaron? >>> today the war in afghanistan will be the focus of the nato summit in chicago. president obama and his fellow nato leaders will reassert their commitment to ending the war within two years. the president expects other nato countries to sign off on his exit strategy which calls for an end to combat operations next year. and a withdrawal of foreign troops a year after that. some nato members want to end their commitments for combat early. [ cheers ] >>> police in chicago preparing for more protests today associated with the nato summit. demonstrators say they're going to march to the boeing corporation h
derek ward live for news4. >> thank you. >>> we have more breaking news now. al qaeda militants shot at three members of the u.s. coast guard in yemen. we're told one person was hit. we do not know that person's condition at this time. the three members of the coast guard were in a car near their hotel when a car full of militants drove by and shot at them. we will continue to follow this story throughout the morning and bring you any new developments. aaron? >>> today...
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derek ward reports, developers are lining up for their chance to acquire the two acres of prime land and classic architecture. >> for rises above the ramp to the white hurst freeway and a tribute to the melding of art and industry. a popular school of architecture, the 40s when it was built. >> it's a great example of a kind of terrific classical style. it's heroic and really excellent example of that kind of thing. >> the architect designed other buildings like the gao building, the west steam plant out lived the youthfulness to the federal government and figures promin t prominently in the waterfront future. as the gsa sells off of property, developers are lining up for including those with the four seasons hotel across the canal. they top the put up residences on the site, keeping the building's facade. >> there will be a park right there. if they do that, i will be happy. >> they will get rid of the tank beyond the stonewall. >> those are eyesores. >> rebuilding could mean brafting through the rock beneath georgetown. those who live across 29th street, that could mean trouble. >>
derek ward reports, developers are lining up for their chance to acquire the two acres of prime land and classic architecture. >> for rises above the ramp to the white hurst freeway and a tribute to the melding of art and industry. a popular school of architecture, the 40s when it was built. >> it's a great example of a kind of terrific classical style. it's heroic and really excellent example of that kind of thing. >> the architect designed other buildings like the gao...
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news4's derek ward spoke with his family today. >> 18-year-old jaylen farmer is still recovering from his injuries. his vision may never be what it was before the fateful day in april when he was beat with a baseball bat at this daycare center. his hopes for a pro football career remain up in the air, but those who know him say he has touched more lives than he may know. he showed up at this daycare center asking to use the phone. when he was told he couldn't, he became violent. he wrestled it from him and was attacked. the man grabbed his car keys and escaped, only to be caught later in the day. the staff said what he did was nothing but heroic. he put himself between a threat and young children. for that they're all grateful. >> when this occurred, there were 18 four-year-olds practicing for graduation. they were looking at him and the only thing they kept saying was it was a jay leno day. >> the path way to sports was averted on the road to recovery. >> he said, i'm going to make all of you proud of me one day. >> he has a big heart. he looks out for everybody. >> reporter: and esp
news4's derek ward spoke with his family today. >> 18-year-old jaylen farmer is still recovering from his injuries. his vision may never be what it was before the fateful day in april when he was beat with a baseball bat at this daycare center. his hopes for a pro football career remain up in the air, but those who know him say he has touched more lives than he may know. he showed up at this daycare center asking to use the phone. when he was told he couldn't, he became violent. he...
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. >> reporter: derek ward, news4. >> definitely the customers. another sign of the times, the old school turn tables are getting harder and harder to come by. derek said the shop owner actually pulled that one out of storage. >>> still ahead on "news4 this week," an outspoken hollywood legend comes to town and reveals why he's better off acting than being in politics. >>> and how a number-one athlete is putting a local university's wrestling program on the map. next. >>> right here in washington, actor, director and former politician client eastwood received a big honor from the smithsonian. eastwood was presented with a james smithson by centennial medal for his embodiment of the american experience of his more than six decades in movies. the former mayor of carmel, california, was all smiles with news4's barbara harrison. he admitted he's better off acting than politicking. >> reporter: who has the most power to persuade, do you think, actor/director, or politicians here in washington? you've had both jobs, politician and actor. >> politicians
. >> reporter: derek ward, news4. >> definitely the customers. another sign of the times, the old school turn tables are getting harder and harder to come by. derek said the shop owner actually pulled that one out of storage. >>> still ahead on "news4 this week," an outspoken hollywood legend comes to town and reveals why he's better off acting than being in politics. >>> and how a number-one athlete is putting a local university's wrestling program on...
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but as derek ward reports now, the damage it left behind is significant. >> the storm moved quickly, but the damage will be there for a while. homes, cars, trees also victims to the wind and rain. some of the most severe of the damage in the district happened right here at the corner of 4th and h northeast. a roof of the building under construction came off and did some damage to an adjacent building. people and businesses across the street got outside just as it was happening. they could hardly believe the luck that no one happened to be on the sidewalk when the roof came crashing down. >> we looked up and saw the top started coming down pretty fast. we couldn't tell if anybody was underneath, apparently no one was. >> this woman's rental car was, she emerged just in time to see. >> everybody ran to the side window and while we were at the window, we saw this side falling to the corner. but by that time, everything had already crashed in the car. >> reporter: in northern virginia, a confirmation that a tornado touched down. >> from khchantilly to herndon. >> reporter: several homes
but as derek ward reports now, the damage it left behind is significant. >> the storm moved quickly, but the damage will be there for a while. homes, cars, trees also victims to the wind and rain. some of the most severe of the damage in the district happened right here at the corner of 4th and h northeast. a roof of the building under construction came off and did some damage to an adjacent building. people and businesses across the street got outside just as it was happening. they could...
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live in clinton, news4, derek ward. back to you. >> a difficult day for students and all of her classmates and teachers, thank you so much, derek. >>> turning to the weather now, the sunny skies we have this morning. is it going to be warm out there? let's find out from meteorologist tom kierein who joins us with the first forecast for midday. >> good morning, barbara. it's still rather cool and such a really gorgeous day shaping up. but if you're an allergy sufferer, you don't want to go outside. the pollen counts have been jumping. this is the pollen count that's in the high range now and it's for tree pollen, it's mostly oak and it's running about two weeks earlier than it normally does in an average season. and it actually may climb a bit later today as well as into tomorrow. but some relief may be coming our way. by the time we get into the weekend. over the last 12 hours, we've had sky mostly clear, a few clouds floating through from the north and west. over the last few hours. and for the rest of the afternoon, w
live in clinton, news4, derek ward. back to you. >> a difficult day for students and all of her classmates and teachers, thank you so much, derek. >>> turning to the weather now, the sunny skies we have this morning. is it going to be warm out there? let's find out from meteorologist tom kierein who joins us with the first forecast for midday. >> good morning, barbara. it's still rather cool and such a really gorgeous day shaping up. but if you're an allergy sufferer, you...
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. >> washington, derek ward, news4. >> chelsea clinton is a special news correspondent. it has resulted in millions of dollars in commitments for initiatives worldwide. today is the last day of this year's conference. >>> hundreds of mustache wearers and supporters spent the morning rallying in front of the u.s. capitol. that's right, they're all in favor of a proposal called the stash act. it would provide a $250 annual tax deduction for people who have mustaches. supporters say there are extra expenses that go into keeping mustaches cleaned and trimmed. that's not an april fool's joke. >> are you sure? it's got all the hallmarks of an april fool's story? >> have you ever worn a mustache? >> i taped one on for halloween but i've never grown one out. >> i actually had the ron berg look. there are pictures. >> we'll need to see those at 11:00 perhaps. >> i don't think so. what bright s . >> whari
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derek ward, news4. >> thank you for that report. >>> thousands of people turned out last night for a special ceremony at the vietnam veterans memorial. [ bag pipes ] >> people marched silently to remember the more than 58,000 servicemen and women who died in the vietnam war. in the world war ii mel moral, people placed cards and flowers to pay respect. we spoke to a war vet who says he appreciates the more than 400,000 americans who died in world war ii. >> it's an honor just to get up to go to them and say thanks for what you did. we're taking the baton from you and we learned a lot of our lessons from you. >>> tomorrow night hundreds of thousands of people will gather on the west lawn of the national cap pal tr a concert. form's show features trace adkins, daughtry, and the national symphony orchestra. >>> millions of americans are hitting the highways this weekend to welcome the summer travel season. gas prices are a few cents below last year's level. that is reason to celebrate. brian mooar reports. >> reporter: how's this for a good sign? gas prices going down just in time for t
derek ward, news4. >> thank you for that report. >>> thousands of people turned out last night for a special ceremony at the vietnam veterans memorial. [ bag pipes ] >> people marched silently to remember the more than 58,000 servicemen and women who died in the vietnam war. in the world war ii mel moral, people placed cards and flowers to pay respect. we spoke to a war vet who says he appreciates the more than 400,000 americans who died in world war ii. >> it's an...
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derek ward is live on the campus there. tell us what's going on. >> well, we're here and this incident actually started in the early morning hours. i want you to take a look behind me here. you can still see emergency equipment here on the scene and we want to show you what it looked like here earlier this morning. now, this involved some 80 students from all over the world. they're here for congressional awards foundation program and they're actually staying on the campus. now, at about 1:00 a.m. they started displaying symptoms that seemed to be like food poisoning, like those associated with food poisoning. some of them started displaying these symptoms while they were still in the district yesterday. now, we hear more about what happened with the emergency response here from the city of fairfax fire chief. >> regionally they thought it might be related to the heat and dehydration they're experiencing. they started to show more signs of stomach-type virus or illness, if you will. last night when they were in washington,
derek ward is live on the campus there. tell us what's going on. >> well, we're here and this incident actually started in the early morning hours. i want you to take a look behind me here. you can still see emergency equipment here on the scene and we want to show you what it looked like here earlier this morning. now, this involved some 80 students from all over the world. they're here for congressional awards foundation program and they're actually staying on the campus. now, at about...
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derek ward joins us. >> we are here at west falls church. on the other side. a sprawling maintenance facility where work is going on as we speak. as we said, the work was facilitated by the incident that happened on the orange line earlier today. the work started this evening. and is expected to continue through the weekend. at metro rail services facilities like this one in falls church. ordered inspection, of 464 trains. trains with breaking assemblies like the one on the orange line train that lost part of its break assembly midday near stadium armory. >> train was brought to a stop. passengers accommodated on other trains. >> a track worker saw the piece fall off. and was able to flag the operateor. the train was stopped and inspected on the spot. now more inspections are under way. >> timing is advantageous. >> it was just last week when there was a similar incident. this piece, came off a train during the morning rush. today's incident never rendered the train unstoppable. most riders we spock to were somewhat concerned given that two similar occurrences
derek ward joins us. >> we are here at west falls church. on the other side. a sprawling maintenance facility where work is going on as we speak. as we said, the work was facilitated by the incident that happened on the orange line earlier today. the work started this evening. and is expected to continue through the weekend. at metro rail services facilities like this one in falls church. ordered inspection, of 464 trains. trains with breaking assemblies like the one on the orange line...
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derek ward is live at the verizon center. earlier we heard a whole lot of hooting and hollering behind you. action in full swing. >> exactly. there's more of that going on now. you see the verizon in a few hours, not that long from now, it'll be a sea of red out here. but right now the sidewalk belongs to pink. this is one of the things going on down here today. it's a big day. not just a big day for local sports fans. as i said in a couple hours the caps will take to the ice against the new york rangers. this evening the nationals continue their series against the phillies. right now the avon walk to benefit cancer research is going on. and of course it is cinco de mayo. now, festival is scheduled to take place on the national mall. and over at the southwest water front, they're going to have the running of the chihuahuas. i guess it's like the running of the bulls but less of a chance of getting malled or gored. that goes on from 11:00 to 3:00. here's the rub to all this. metro is in the midst of some major track work. they
derek ward is live at the verizon center. earlier we heard a whole lot of hooting and hollering behind you. action in full swing. >> exactly. there's more of that going on now. you see the verizon in a few hours, not that long from now, it'll be a sea of red out here. but right now the sidewalk belongs to pink. this is one of the things going on down here today. it's a big day. not just a big day for local sports fans. as i said in a couple hours the caps will take to the ice against the...
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over to the live desk with derek ward. >> good morning. iraqi officials say a parked car bomb killed three people and wounded 21 south of baghdad. now, a police officer says that the explosion took place in a busy street in a southern city where local government offices are located. accounts also say the blast occurred as pilgrims were making a trip to a nearby holy site. not sure how many were among the casualties. it's about 60 miles south of baghdad. derrick ward, live at the news desk. >>> it's down to the wire. less than 24 hours from the miss cliff deadline. congress is reportedly inching closer toward a deal. the house will reconvene at 9:00 this morning. the senate will return to capitol hill at 11:00 a.m. talks hit a standstill yesterday after mitch mcconnell proposed social security cuts. democrats rejected the plan, aides say. there has been what they call constructive movement on key issues like taxes, including a compromise on where to set higher rates for wealthier americans and avoid a jump in inheritance taxes. vice preside
over to the live desk with derek ward. >> good morning. iraqi officials say a parked car bomb killed three people and wounded 21 south of baghdad. now, a police officer says that the explosion took place in a busy street in a southern city where local government offices are located. accounts also say the blast occurred as pilgrims were making a trip to a nearby holy site. not sure how many were among the casualties. it's about 60 miles south of baghdad. derrick ward, live at the news...
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. >> reporter: derek ward, news4. >> definitely the customers. another sign of the times, the old school turn tables are getting harder and harder to come by. derek said the shop owner actually pulled that one out of storage. >>> still ahead on "news4 this week," an outspoken hollywood legend comes to town and reveals why he's better off acting than being in politics. >>> and how a number-one athlete is putting a local university's wrestling program on the map. so i do qualify for that deduction. thanks, man. that's what i'm here for. man: do your simple return with the turbo tax federal free edition, and now get our free one-on-one expert advice live by phone or chat. get the federal free edition at turbotax.com. [ female announcer ] hamburger helper stroganoff. beefy. creamy. stroganoffy. helpers. forty dishes, all delicious. gives us the most nutritious of gifts. but only when they are ready to be given. that's why green giant picks vegetables at their peak. ...and freezes them fast, locking in nutrients ...for you to unwrap. ♪ ho, ho, ho. g
. >> reporter: derek ward, news4. >> definitely the customers. another sign of the times, the old school turn tables are getting harder and harder to come by. derek said the shop owner actually pulled that one out of storage. >>> still ahead on "news4 this week," an outspoken hollywood legend comes to town and reveals why he's better off acting than being in politics. >>> and how a number-one athlete is putting a local university's wrestling program on...
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news 4's derek ward joins us live with more on the drawing. >> reporter: good morning. it looks like lady luck didn't make it inside the beltway. but there is a winner, not far from us. it is a record-breaking jackpot. a $640 million mega millions prize. one of several tickets sold in baltimore county. all we know of now. undoubtedly someone is checking numbers and pinching thenc inin over the sudden change of fortune. what definitely has grown is the revenue side of the state's balance sheet. maryland lottery officials say as of 10:00 p.m. last night, 11$11.6 million worth of ticket had been sold. comes out to the rate of $127 every second. a lot of the people had a chance to win smaller jack pots. a breakdown of odds. 240 second-tier winners. >> our advice is safeguard the ticket. sign the back of it. is is a barrier instrument and we want to make sure that they give it the -- the attention and consideration it requires and that our advice from the maryland lottery to whoever the winner is is get advice. we wouldn't recommend who that would be, but we would encourage
news 4's derek ward joins us live with more on the drawing. >> reporter: good morning. it looks like lady luck didn't make it inside the beltway. but there is a winner, not far from us. it is a record-breaking jackpot. a $640 million mega millions prize. one of several tickets sold in baltimore county. all we know of now. undoubtedly someone is checking numbers and pinching thenc inin over the sudden change of fortune. what definitely has grown is the revenue side of the state's balance...
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that was derek ward reporting. storm chasers caught up with a monster tornado in south dakota with a surprising colorful twist and it was all caught on tape. right in front of this massive white tornado was a huge rainbow and all around softball sized hail dropped from the clouds. the stormchasers say it's the largest hail they've ever seen. it even knocked out some of the windows on their vehicles while they were shooting. the twister touched down in a remote area on friday evening near ardmore, south dakota. >> out west, weary firefighters in several states won't be able to stand down any time soon. two active wildfires pose the biggest dangers. a stubborn giant north of denver that's been raging for more than two weeks and a new inferno threatening homes in utah. mike tavy has the details. >> in saratoga springs south of salt lake city, thick smoke swement over a town where 18,000 live and where firefighters battled in the so-called duck fire that ignited on thursday are not in control yet. more than 2,000 peopl
that was derek ward reporting. storm chasers caught up with a monster tornado in south dakota with a surprising colorful twist and it was all caught on tape. right in front of this massive white tornado was a huge rainbow and all around softball sized hail dropped from the clouds. the stormchasers say it's the largest hail they've ever seen. it even knocked out some of the windows on their vehicles while they were shooting. the twister touched down in a remote area on friday evening near...
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derek ward has the latest, good morning, derek. >> reporter: still on the scene trying to get to the bottom of what happened here. all in all a woman was injured, but this is an important reminder of how important it is to have working smoke detectors in your home. i want you to take a look at the scene earlier. it was about 3:15 when the smoke detector in this home went off and notified an alarm company. nay notified prince george's county fire. they sent units. >> and they remain on the sea now to determine the cause of this fire, but again, a reminder of how important it is this time of year to make sure you have working -- spoke detech doors. >> derek, thank you. >> two women are recovering this morning after an apartment fire in northwest washington. that fire broke out last night around 5:00 on the 8th floor of a building on the 2900 block of 14th street northwest. both women had to go to the hospital to be treating for smoke ill thatlation. >>. >> it will bring an end to the two day celebration of people trying to get a view of the shuttle up close. . >> thousands of excited f
derek ward has the latest, good morning, derek. >> reporter: still on the scene trying to get to the bottom of what happened here. all in all a woman was injured, but this is an important reminder of how important it is to have working smoke detectors in your home. i want you to take a look at the scene earlier. it was about 3:15 when the smoke detector in this home went off and notified an alarm company. nay notified prince george's county fire. they sent units. >> and they remain...
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. >> derek ward, thank you very much. >> for breaking news over to the weather, we want to check inn o the forecast. >> yes, let's go to check bell now. >>> on the storm four whether deck, a nice chill in the air, but there is just enough sunshine getting through the clouds now. that sunshine will continue here through this morning into the afternoon hours. gradually the clouds will thicken up later on today. don't need to worry about the rain drops. it is 62 degrees in rockville, maryland. 63 in fairfax. 59 in charlotte hall, maryland. so here on storm four radar, sprinkles out across west virginia. those are aiming in our direction, but the air mass is very, very dry. but the clouds making those rain drops i think will make it over the mountains. they will dim out our sunshine a bit. sunny breaks for now, a middle pleasant day. can't rule out a sprinkle or two today, but most of the heavy rain comes in on tuesday. back to you. >> thanks, chuck. >> al qaeda is praising the violence and sentiment and they're calling for more attacks. people living in tunisia, sudan, and yemen need to
. >> derek ward, thank you very much. >> for breaking news over to the weather, we want to check inn o the forecast. >> yes, let's go to check bell now. >>> on the storm four whether deck, a nice chill in the air, but there is just enough sunshine getting through the clouds now. that sunshine will continue here through this morning into the afternoon hours. gradually the clouds will thicken up later on today. don't need to worry about the rain drops. it is 62 degrees...
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in largo,s derek ward, news4. >>> you park illegally or run a red light, you'll probably get a ticket in d.c. but it appears that certain employees are getting parking privileges the rest of us don't get. the news4 i team has been undercover for the past month to find out who's parking for free. here's trisha thompson with our report. >> reporter: pay to park. or pay the fine. what happens if you don't pay the meter? >> then you get a ticket. >> reporter: parking officers don't play around in the district. >> i've gotten a ticket. only three minutes over the time limit. >> reporter: but after getting a tip from a viewer, the news4 i-team started its own parking patrol. the wait until you see which district employees are illegally parking all day and getting away with it. >> oh, wow. that's interesting. >> well, i think it's unfair. >> reporter: it's 7:00 a.m. spots are filling up fast around the d.c. government's reeves center on 14th in northwest. while some drivers drop in coin it's hard not to notice car after car after car sitting at unpaid meters. hanging on the mirror? handicap
in largo,s derek ward, news4. >>> you park illegally or run a red light, you'll probably get a ticket in d.c. but it appears that certain employees are getting parking privileges the rest of us don't get. the news4 i team has been undercover for the past month to find out who's parking for free. here's trisha thompson with our report. >> reporter: pay to park. or pay the fine. what happens if you don't pay the meter? >> then you get a ticket. >> reporter: parking...